This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pinkstarbrst Surnames: Stewart Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.unknown/7302/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I want to know where my grandfather's family is located. All I know is his name is Joseph "Wine" Stewart and the date of birth is unknown. He was living in Alexandria, VA before is sister from North Carolina came to take him back home because he was sick sometime between 1964-1975. He had a son, Joseph Lee Brooks, with Sarah Elizabeth Lizzie Miles in 1954 in Alexandria, VA. Joseph and Sarah never got married. Sarah had around 10 children and when "Wine" would visit her, he would bring gifts not only for his baby boy Joseph Lee but also for Sarah's other children. I am very very eager to meet this side of my family and hear more stories about "Wine". Tiffany Brooks Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hi all, I found this obituary in the Virginia section of the library of files at GenealogyBuff.com http://www.genealogybuff.com Bertie Frances Crank NORFOLK -- Bertie Frances Crank, 90, went to be with the Lord Jan. 18, 2002. Born in Wilson County, N.C., she resided in Norfolk for the past 70 years. She was an active member of Temple Baptist Church where she was a founding member and teacher of the Crusaders Bible Class. She was also a member of the Temple Tones, Baptist WMU, and church bowling league. Bertie served in the community with the Union Mission Ladies' Auxiliary, Hope Haven Children's Home and Meals on Wheels. She was the widow of A. Elmer Crank and was predeceased by her son, Walton A. Crank. Surviving are her children, Louis H. Crank and wife Frances of Virginia Beach, Virgie L. Wakefield and husband Bob of Cape Cod, Mass., daughter-in-law, Pat M. Crank of Virginia Beach, B. Sue Vaughan of Huntington Beach, Calif., June C. Matal and husband Vince of Raleigh, N.C., Ella Mae Jones of Norfolk and Eugene F. Crank and wife JoAnne of Norfolk; nine grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel. A funeral will be held by the Rev. Mark Pullen Monday at 2 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Union Mission, 120 Brooke Ave., Norfolk, VA 23510. Virginia Library of Files http://www.genealogybuff.com/va/ Virginia Newspaper List http://www.genealogybuff.com/np/virginia_newspapers.htm Virginia Cities http://www.genealogybuff.com/us_cities/virginia_cities.htm Virginia Counties http://www.genealogybuff.com/us_counties/virginia_counties.htm Virginia GenLookups http://www.genlookups.com/va.htm Virginia Marriage Search http://www.genlookups.com/va_marriages/ Hope this helps. Bill